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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2024, 20:15
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Use PTFE/Teflon tape on Quick B3 Boiler replament element threads or not?

Thanks, I actually had watched that youtube video when I did the install. And yes, probably the higher temp from the engine tipped it over the edge.

I followed the youtube video instructions (use...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2024, 16:39
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By sgtPluck
Use PTFE/Teflon tape on Quick B3 Boiler replament element threads or not?

Should you use PTFE/Teflon tape on Quick B3 Boiler replament element threads or not?

Anyone have a definitive answer on this? I couldn't find anything in the manual/on Quick's site.

I replaced...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2023, 16:16
Replies: 30
Views: 6,947
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Yanmar 3JH5E - difficult starting - advice please

Hopefully it will help me! 5 years later...

I have the exact same engines on my cat, and the exact same problem. Engine runs beautifully once I get it going, but can be tricky to get her started....
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-10-2022, 06:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: troubleshooting communications failure on seatalk

Sounds like a good setup, thanks for sharing - I'm due a re-wiring so will look into some failsalfes like you mentioned.
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-10-2022, 14:38
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: troubleshooting communications failure on seatalk

Thanks for the tips. Most helpful and I found the problem.

I got lucky, in that the first device I disconnected - the wind instrument - was the one breaking the network. With that disconnected...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-10-2022, 08:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: troubleshooting communications failure on seatalk

I have one SeatalkNG bus in the system, where the AIS receiver output goes into (working fine I'm pretty sure), and there's an output to an i70 on the same bus. The i70 has no data coming in. Does...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-10-2022, 08:46
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By sgtPluck
troubleshooting communications failure on seatalk

Anyone have a good tip on where to start troubleshooting Seatalk network when everything stops communicating?

* all devices have power (several i70s, chartplotter, p70)
* nothing is receiving...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 08-03-2022, 10:45
Replies: 16
Views: 5,542
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Yanmar SD50 oil level issues

The Yanmar techincal bulletin #GTB2009016 about oil level, for future searchers:

https://www.wesailhanse.se/Hanse370_documents/370_documents_yanmar/Yanmar_GTB2009016_Oil_Level_SD50.pdf
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-03-2022, 12:17
Replies: 34
Views: 17,138
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Slipping Yanmar SD50 Cone Clutch

I know this is five years too late, but I think I may have the same issue (on the same boat - L400!) And was wondering if you (or anyone) found a solution, other than just blipping the throttle to...
Forum: Destinations 22-01-2022, 04:38
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By sgtPluck
Clear in In Nassau at anchor?

Do they let you clear in while staying at anchor in Nassau?

We’ve done our click2clear and paid for permit already.

I have anchored in Nassau several times, but never cleared in here.

...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2021, 17:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By sgtPluck
troubleshooting alternator problems - tachometer / charging

On both my engines (Yanmar 39hp, catamaran) the tachometer will jump up to idle RPM level when engines start, but when I rev up they do not go past that level and the alternators are not outputting...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-03-2021, 08:43
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Dessalator D60 dumping fresh water directly overboard

Problem solved - and it was actually very simple.

Dessalator were great and helped walk me through the fix.

The problem is very simply that dirt needs to be cleaned out of the flush valve (the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-03-2021, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By sgtPluck
Dessalator D60 dumping fresh water directly overboard

I have a problem with my Dessalator D60. It dumped my water tanks overboard on a passage last night and now if I try to put water in the tank and turn on the pressure pump it appears the water is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-02-2021, 12:15
Replies: 52
Views: 7,320
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: run a 1200w water heater with 900w Generator

That was never the plan. The question was poorly worded, but the was actually about doing this at anchor: 'shore power cable' ... not shore power.

Still a terrible idea, which has been very...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-02-2021, 10:33
Replies: 52
Views: 7,320
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: run a 1200w water heater with 900w Generator

Haha, I DO have it back in storage in US, along with the Calder book and This Old Boat. Will have to re-read it. But it's so much easier to post dumb questions here and get quick answers (and some...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-02-2021, 12:00
Replies: 60
Views: 11,880
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Heating water in silence (via inverter)

Interesting thread. We're also thinking about setting our system up to use excess solar power when batteries reach float-charge state to heat shower water with our inverter. We're looking at this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2021, 10:55
Replies: 52
Views: 7,320
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: run a 1200w water heater with 900w Generator

I meant connecting generator AC output to Shore Power AC input on the boat, then flipping on the heater 1200w element on AC circuit in the boat.

In my ignorance I thought it may be possible that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2021, 16:45
Replies: 52
Views: 7,320
Posted By sgtPluck
run a 1200w water heater with 900w Generator

Pardon me if this is a silly question, but I've never owned a portable generator until now.

If I run a 900w generator, then connect shore power cable and turn on my water heater (1200w element)...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-01-2021, 09:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By sgtPluck
Dessalator D60 DC only producing 20L or less, and bubbles in capacity flow meter

I just got my boat with a D60 watermaker.

For anyone who has this unit, is it normal for the occasional air-bubble to pass through the production meter?

I'm only seeing 20L of water production,...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-10-2020, 13:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,865
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: Martinique surveyor suggestions

Did you find someone in the end Zippy? Good experience?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-08-2020, 19:16
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: symptoms of a failed capacitor

Thanks @Jammer!
Will try to find the right one.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-08-2020, 19:02
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By sgtPluck
symptoms of a failed capacitor

Just got a new pump for my AC - a Cruisair SX16 Stowaway unit, and ran it for the first time in a couple of years.

Water flow seems fine, plenty of water coming out the outlets, and fan runs.
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2019, 07:16
Replies: 262
Views: 54,502
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: The death of Active Captain

I’ve thought about this a lot, I’m a boater and CTO with lots of experience in commercial and Open Source projects, mobile apps and APIs.

Without question, the ‘community’ - the ones contributing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-10-2019, 07:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: AIS receiver not working after attempting transponder install

Thx,

The Vesper Transponder has a built-in GPS which is working according to the status lights. When I installed the NMEA 2000 cable to the Vesper Transponder I assumed it didn't need further...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-10-2019, 06:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,840
Posted By sgtPluck
Re: AIS receiver not working after attempting transponder install

Need to correct myself already... the VHF IS receiving AIS signals, but not plotting them visually, as it must not be getting GPS - which should have been coming from the Raymarine plotter's...
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